Coaching That Honors Who You Already Are
Personal and professional coaching designed to help mission-driven leaders and teams reach their full potential by building on existing strengths and values.
Choose Your Path
Every leader’s path is different, and every team has its own story. Together, we’ll create a foundation of trust and safety where you can explore your strengths, work through challenges, and discover what’s truly possible.
A partnership in your personal and professional growth
What You’ll Experience:
- Meaningful goal-setting with action plans that feel authentic to who you are
- Deeper self-awareness about your strengths and areas for growth
- New strategies for communication and relationship-building that actually fit your style
- A trusted space to explore challenges and celebrate wins
- Ongoing support and accountability throughout your journey
This might be right for you if: You’re ready to invest in your own growth and want a trusted partner to help you navigate your unique leadership journey.
Building cohesive, high-performing teams through shared discovery
What Your Team Will Experience:
- Improved communication and genuine collaboration
- We help you build partnerships with people who share your goals
- Stronger trust and shared vision for your work together
- Customized strategies that honor your team's specific dynamics
- Enhanced ability to navigate challenges and changes together
This might be right for your team if: You want to build stronger connections, improve how you work together, or are facing transitions that require renewed clarity and collaboration.
Understanding yourself more deeply for greater impact
What You’ll Discover:
- Your natural work style and leadership approach (personality strengths)
- Potential areas where you might get in your own way (development areas)
- Values and interests that drive your best performance (core motivators)
- Practical insights for navigating workplace relationships more effectively
This might be right for you if: You’re curious about understanding yourself more deeply, or you’re in a transition and want to make choices that align with your natural strengths and values.
Susan Fischer-Maki: Your Partner in Growth
I became a Lumina Certified Life Coach because I believe deeply in people’s capacity to create positive change – both in their own lives and in the world around them. My coaching approach is grounded in Appreciative Inquiry, which means we start with what’s already working in your life and build from there.
What I bring to our partnership is genuine curiosity about your story, respect for your expertise in your own life, and practical tools to help you move forward. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe to explore, experiment, and grow at your own pace.
How does it work?
1
Free Consultation
We’ll discuss your goals, challenges, and explore whether coaching is the right fit. No pressure, just an honest conversation about what you want to achieve.
2
Coaching Plan Design
Together, we’ll create a customized coaching plan with clear objectives, session frequency, and success measures that fit your schedule and needs.
3
Regular Sessions & Support
Most clients benefit from bi-weekly or monthly sessions (60-90 minutes each), with ongoing support and accountability between sessions.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If any of this resonates with you, I’d love to have a conversation about how coaching might support your journey. There’s no pressure – just an opportunity to explore what’s possible and see if working together feels like a good fit.